Should We Translate St Paul's παρα φυσιν as Contrary to Nature? Text versus Received Dogma in the Translation of St Paul

It is indefensible to translate Paul's παρα φυσιν (para phusin) at Rom. 1:26 and 11:24 as “contrary to nature” (contra naturam) and to imply the unspoken rider “and therefore uniquely hateful to God.” Yet the tradition that does so is almost as old as the Greek text itself. There is a plethora...

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Main Author: Wilson, Michael P. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group 2014
In: Theology & sexuality
Year: 2014, Volume: 20, Issue: 2, Pages: 129-150
Further subjects:B contrary to nature
B Homosexuality
B Sexual Intercourse
B Plato
B Romans
B Lesbianism
B Jerome
B Paul
B para phusin
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